Miami Art Deco reimagined by Masquespacio for candy-coloured Barcelona ice cream parlour.

If you think you've seen Art Deco, think again. Blasted into the 21st Century, this iconic aesthetic formed the basis for avant-garde design practice Masquespacio's futuristic ice cream parlour.

Located on a street adjacent to Paseo de García in Barcelona, the Amiko Gelato ice cream parlour has been transformed into a full sensory experience that seeks to transport guests to a "parallel universe", where vibrant colours, surreal shapes, and human warmth merge in an explosion of creativity.

Inspired by the Art Deco of Palm Beach County in Miami, but with a futuristic twist, Masquespacio has created a space where every corner is a work of art. Sinuous curves reminiscent of the era's unmistakable buildings combine with straight, modern lines, creating a visual contrast that reflects the evolution of design.

Amiko Gelato is a space designed to stimulate all the senses.

The colour palette characteristic of Art Deco has been reinterpreted with a soft pastel theme that contrasts with darker earthy tones like green to provide a sense of freshness and lightness.

The exuberant tropical vegetation positioned around the space adds to the uplifting atmosphere, juxtaposing with harder materials like ceramics and metal. The presence of nature not only adds a touch of colour and life to the space but also evokes the feeling of being in an oasis in the middle of the city.

Ice cream - "the undisputed protagonist of this space" - inspired Masquespacio to feature organic shapes and sculptures in the furniture and decoration, with materials that are soft to the touch providing a large scoop of playfulness.

So, who fancies an ice cream?